It is a great achievement for the budding artist as it is a national art competition, open to all primary schools across the country.

The theme this year was 'My Christmas Wish'. Shaney made a 3-D house enclosed in a snow globe with a banner outside that read 'My Christmas Wish is Homes for the Homeless'.

Shaney, who attends Ardee Educate Together NS, will be on RTE NEWS2DAY at 4.20 on RTE 2 on Friday December 1st to turn on the RTE Christmas Lights.

The school are extremely proud of all Shaney's hard work and hopes she enjoys her day in the RTE studio.

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